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Amendment 2-Solicitation - CUP - Two-Phase Design-Build Acquisition for Modernization and Expansion of Central Utility Plant
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The contract is a Two-Phase Design-Build Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) issued by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the modernization and expansion of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) located on the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The solicitation number is 1333ND26RNB190001, with a base ordering period of five years and option periods potentially extending the total contract duration up to 10 years and six months. The contract involves multiple task orders for design, construction, repair, and upgrades encompassing a broad scope of work related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility infrastructure, structural components, fire suppression, life safety, communications, control, and security systems within the CUP complex. The work will be phased and closely coordinated with ongoing NIST operations, requiring detailed design submittals, quality assurance, safety plans, and adherence to a comprehensive set of technical specifications and regulatory standards, including codes from OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASTM, and various federal and state requirements. The procurement is conducted in two phases: Phase I, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), includes a pass/fail evaluation for bonding capacity and assessment of offerors' design-build approach and technical qualifications, while Phase II, the Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluates the technical solution, project team, small business participation, project labor agreement compliance, and price. The Government uses a best value trade-off process that weighs technical and non-price factors more heavily than price. Key contract requirements include strict security processing for personnel due to the nature of the facility, designation and approval of key personnel, comprehensive quality control and inspection criteria, and compliance with organizational conflict of interest provisions. Deliverables include staged design documents, construction execution in compliance with detailed technical and safety guidelines, and coordinated inspection and acceptance by the Government. Proposal submission is electronic, with explicit format and content instructions, and all amendments and updates will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. The contract also outlines detailed invoicing procedures favoring electronic submissions and identifies designated contracting officer’s representatives for technical oversight.
General Info
Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The purpose of this amendment (2) is to:
1. Extend the due date for Phase 1 RFQ to 1:00 PM ET on January 28, 2026.
Please see the following attachment for amendment 2 for details.
1. 1333ND26RNB190001 Amendment 2
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Amendment 1
The purpose of this amendment is to:
- Extend the due date for Phase I RFQ to 1:00 PM ET on January 8, 2026.
- Update previous Draft Solicitation Notice Language. See updated notice below the list of attachments.
- Provide answers to questions asked in response to this solicitation. See attached RFI Q&A -CUP Phase I.
- Revise the following solicitation sections: Section L, and Section M.
- Revise the following documents and attachments: IDIQ Statement of Work (SOW), Task Order Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment A, F1, and G.
- Incorporate new Attachment I.
- Incorporate Site Visit Sign-in Sheet pdf.
Please see the following attachments for details.
All changes are highlighted in yellow.
Amendment 1 Attachments
1. 1333ND26RNB190001 Amendment 1 (includes revised IDIQ SOW, Task Order SOW, Section L, and Section M)
2. RFI Q&A - CUP Phase I
3. Site Visit Sign=in Sheet
4. Revised Technical Attachments A, F1, G
5. Attachment I (new)
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Original Solicitation Attachments
1. 1333ND26RNB190001 - CUP Modernization Solicitation (includes attachments for solicitation)
2. Statement of Work Technical Attachments A-H
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NOTICE: This document is no longer a Draft Solicitation Notice solely to provide industry with advance awareness of the Government’s anticipated requirements. It is now a formal solicitation provided for Phase I of this Two-Phase Design-Build Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC).
Pursuant to this amendment, the Phase I submission deadline has been extended.
Any additional amendments or updates to the Phase I solicitation will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. All changes will be clearly identified, with modified sections highlighted or otherwise marked to distinguish them from previous versions.
Industry is strongly encouraged to monitor SAM.gov regularly for any subsequent amendments.
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